OICNW Task 18.1.A

Describe duties and responsibilities of vessel personnel

MMA Method

In order to satisfy NVIC 12-14 Task 18.1.A , MMA students must:

NVIC Method

See NVIC method.

STCW Competence Knowledge, Understanding, and Proficiency

Application of leadership and team working skills

OICNW-C7.1 Working knowledge of shipboard personnel management and training

Condition Behavior Standard

On a vessel or in a laboratory, when asked to identify and describe the basic duties of vessel personnel,

the candidate describes the basic duties and responsibilities of vessel personnel.


The candidate describes the duties and responsibilities of the following:

  1. Master;

  2. Deck department including:

    a. Chief Mate;

    b. Second Mate;

    c. Third Mate;

    d. Bosun

    e. Able Seamen; and

    f. Entry Level Deck;

  3. Engine department including:

    a. Chief Engineer;

    b. First Assistant Engineer;

    c. Second Assistant Engineer;

    d. Third Assistant Engineer;

    e. QMEDs; and

    f. Entry Level Engine; and

  4. Steward’s department including:

    a. Chief Steward;

    b. Chief Cook; and

    c. Entry Level Steward’s Department.